Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) is a distinguished business development company committed to delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to private middle-market enterprises. With a strong emphasis on risk-adjusted returns and capital preservation, Stellus employs a disciplined investment management strategy that emphasizes a diversified portfolio, including senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity investments across multiple sectors. This approach allows the company to effectively adapt to changing market dynamics while generating consistent income. For institutional investors, Stellus offers a compelling opportunity to gain exposure to resilient investment options in a competitive landscape.
| Revenue (TTM) | $97.09M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $97.09M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 72.40% |
| Return on Equity | 8.02% |
| Return on Assets | 4.07% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $3.37 |
| Book Value | $12.80 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.56 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.13 |
| EV/Revenue | 21.7 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.75 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 57.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -13.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $28.48M |
| Float | 0 |
| % Insiders | 4.31% |
| % Institutions | 14.02% |
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HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SCM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.0833 for each of October, November, and December, totaling $0.25 per share in the aggregate for the fourth quarter of 2026. The regular dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to shareholders of record in November and December 2026, and January 2027.
Venture lending is the higher-octane corner of private credit. Business development companies, or BDCs, in this niche extend senior secured loans to venture-backed and lower-middle market private companies, then pass the interest income through to shareholders as dividends.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is upgraded to hold as recent distribution cuts and improved NAV signal stabilization, despite ongoing portfolio contraction. Its dividend yield stands at 11.8%, now fully covered by net investment income, but coverage remains thin and sustainability is uncertain amid elevated non-accruals. Portfolio growth is challenged by negative net investment activity and high non-accruals, though future redeployment of $140M in non-earning assets and a new SBIC license could support expansion.
Stellus Capital Investment NYSE: SCM reported second-quarter 2026 net investment income of $0.26 per share on both a GAAP and core basis, while net asset value increased $0.26 per share, or 2%, from the prior quarter.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Stellus Capital (SCM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, in which we earned both U.S. GAAP net investment income and core net investment income of $0.26 per share and net realized income of $0.01 per share.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call HOUSTON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE:SCM) ("Stellus", "we", or the "Company") today announced preliminary financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, including a preliminary estimate of U.S. GAAP net investment income of between $0.25 and $0.27 per share.
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